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in·firm
 infirm
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fuhrm
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
weak or ill, as from old age.
My grandfather came to live with us when he became infirm.- synonyms:
- feeble, ill, weak
- antonyms:
- healthy
- similar words:
- failing, frail, helpless, sick, sickly, unhealthy
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related words: |
bad, feeble, ill |
derivations: |
infirmly (adv.), infirmness (n.) |
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